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UK Gambling Commission leaders tour arcades

The UK Gambling Commission’s leadership team, including Deputy Chief Executive Sarah Gardner and Chief Executive Andrew Rhodes, recently visited low-stake gambling and seaside arcade venues. This initiative, part of an ongoing dialogue with the industry

Malta Premier League enters partnership with FeedConstruct

FeedConstruct has entered a new partnership with the Malta Premier League (MPL), in a strategy that promises to significantly increase the data coverage of European football. From the 2024/25 season, FeedConstruct will provide detailed data on all matches in Malta's top football league.

Evoke acquires Romanian gambling operator in €10 million deal

Evoke (EVOK), formerly 888 Holdings, has announced the acquisition of Net Gaming Solutions (NGS), a leading Romanian gambling operator, for €10 million. This strategic move positions the newly combined entity as the fourth-largest operator in Romania, with a market share of approximately 7 percent.

Bulgarian gaming provider Amusnet in collaboration with Ukrainian Casino.ua

Bulgarian provider Amusnet, shortlisted for the SiGMA Awards Asia 2024, recently entered into a partnership with the Ukrainian online casino operator Casino.ua, which occupies a leading position in the country's market. This collaboration represents a strategic expansion for Amusnet to bring its extensive collection of games to a new audience in Ukraine. The partnership aims to attract new users for Casino.ua by expanding the selection of online casino games.

Fans say there’s something strange about De Gea

David De Gea’s highly anticipated return to football was far from the triumphant comeback many had hoped for. Fans were disappointed when the match turned into a nightmare for them as the former Manchester United goalkeeper made his debut for Fiorentina. After a 446-day hiatus, De Gea’s performance was under intense scrutiny, and unfortunately, it did not go as planned.

Social media exempt from Bulgaria’s gambling ad ban

Bulgaria is now allowing social media influencers to promote gambling-related content despite a broad ban imposed on traditional media.

Plagued by shadows of past leadership, Entain battles group action law suit

London-listed Entain finds itself entangled in a major legal battle, partially a result of the style of risk management and governance protocols of the previous administration. A group of institutional investors has filed a £150 million lawsuit against the company, seeking compensation for a decline in its share price following an investigation into alleged bribery at its former Turkish subsidiary. The announcement of the DPA had an immediate and profound impact on Entain’s stock, triggering a significant drop in share value.

Budapest Awaits: Maximize your SiGMA East Europe experience

To help you navigate all the best moments at SiGMA East Europe, here’s a handy guide to make sure you don’t miss a thing.

BOS and Spelinspektionen react to closure of Sweden’s last casino  

BOS and Spelinspektionen have reacted to the Swedish government’s proposal to shut down Casino Cosmopol, the nation’s last casino.

Survey finds gambling exposure quadruples children’s addiction risk

The GB charity GambleAware has published its Annual Treatment and Support Survey focused on the scale of gambling harms affecting children.